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The '''Falchion Class Escort''' is loosely based on the [[Endeavour Class Light Cruiser|Endeavour]], [[Endurance Class Light Cruiser|Endurance]], and [[Defiant Class Light Cruiser|Defiant]] classes of light cruiser. It is designed to fulfil the same kind of role as the [[Sword Class Frigate]]. It is a escort ship, and therefore, individually weak, and therefore operates paired with 3 or 4 ships. Sometimes up to six ships are grouped together in a single squadron.<sup>1</sup>
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[[Image:FalchionClassEscort.JPG|thumb|right|250px|'''Falchion Class Escort''']]
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The '''Falchion Class Escort''' is an [[Imperial]] ship design used by the [[Imperial Navy]] and [[Basilikon Astra]].{{Fn|5}} It is loosely based on the [[Endeavour Class Light Cruiser|Endeavour]], [[Endurance Class Light Cruiser|Endurance]], and [[Defiant Class Light Cruiser|Defiant]] classes of light cruiser.  
  
The Falchion has a small [[weapons battery]] and a single [[torpedo]] tube. It also has a shield generator and turret array for protection.<sup>1</sup>
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== Overview ==
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The vessel itself is a product of the [[Voss]] [[Forgeworld]] and was designed to fulfill a similar role as the [[Sword Class Frigate]]. It is an [[escort]] ship and as such is individually weak and therefore operates paired with three or four ships; sometimes up to six ships are grouped together in a single squadron.{{Fn|1}}
  
Notable Falchion Class squadrons include:
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The Falchion has a small [[weapons battery]] and a single [[torpedo]] tube. It also has a shield generator and turret array for protection.{{Fn|1}}
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The ''Falchion'' design began with a set of plans that were stolen by [[Chaos]] traitors from the Imperial shipyards at [[Monsk]].  While this design would appear in the Chaos Fleet as the ''[[Infidel]]''-class raider, the Imperials' attempt to reconstruct the stolen plans would result in the ''Falchion'' class.{{Fn|4a}}
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The pattern's operational successes have tended to be in a defensive, rather than offensive, role where it is used to clear ordnance threats to the more ponderous capital ships, however in a stand up fight it simply cannot compete with the damage potential of the much more widespread [[Sword Class Frigate]] that are found in most fleets.{{Fn|1}}
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Nevertheless, when guided by an able commander, the ''Falchion'' can be a surprisingly effective warship.  During the Chaos invasion of [[Adumbria]] in 938.[[M41]], a pair of ''Falchions'' were the only Imperial vessels on station when the [[Ravagers (Warband)|Ravagers]] armada of a dozen or more vessels emerged from the [[Warp]].  Though unable to stop the Chaos forces landing their troops, both vessels were able to slip into the null-fire zone to the aft of the Chaos ships, destroying two with [[torpedo]] volleys and a third with their [[weapons batteries]], before the Chaos forces returned fire.  Again, their superior speed and maneuverability allowed the ''Falchions'' to disengage without taking significant damage.{{Fn|4a}}{{Fn|4b}}
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Seven months later, the ''Falchion'' would confront its erstwhile "sister" ship, the ''[[Infidel]]''-class, for the first time in the [[Sabatine]] system.{{Fn|4a}}
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== Notable Falchion Class Squadrons ==
 
*[[The Initiates of Monglor]]
 
*[[The Initiates of Monglor]]
 
*[[The Rhomphaian Squadron]]
 
*[[The Rhomphaian Squadron]]
 
*[[Michaelis Fire Squadron]]
 
*[[Michaelis Fire Squadron]]
 
*[[Torchbearer Patrol]]
 
*[[Torchbearer Patrol]]
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Notable individual ''Falchions'' include the ''[[Escapade]]'' and the ''[[Virago]]''.{{Fn|4a}}
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==Technical Specifications==
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*'''Dimensions:''' 2.2 km long, 0.3 km abeam at fins approx.{{Fn|2}}
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*'''Mass:''' 6.5 megatonnes approx.{{Fn|2}}
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*'''Crew:''' 27,000 crew; approx.{{Fn|2}}
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*'''Accel:''' 4.6 gravities max sustainable acceleration.{{Fn|2}}
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== Miniature ==
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[[File:Falchion-mini.jpg|thumb|center|Miniature{{Fn|3}}]]
  
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
*<sup>1</sup>:[[Battlefleet Gothic Armada]] p19
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Battlefleet Gothic Armada]], pg. 19
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Rogue Trader: Battlefleet Koronus]], pg. 26
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*{{Endn|3}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat490024a&prodId=prod1101843 Games Workshop] (last accessed October 4, 2012)
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*4: [[The Traitor's Hand (Novel)]] - [[Ciaphas Cain: Hero of the Imperium (Omnibus)]] by [[Sandy Mitchell]]:
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**{{Endn|4a}}: Editorial Note after Chapter Eleven, pgs. 634-635
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**{{Endn|4b}}: Editorial Note after Chapter Twelve, pgs. 647-648
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*{{Endn|5}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/content/article.jsp?catId=cat1290319&categoryId=1100007&section=&aId=4300022 Vessels of Mars: Ships of the Adeptus Mechanicus], by [[Nate Montes]], [[Robert Henderson]] and [[Ray Bell]]
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Revision as of 10:25, 31 October 2017

Falchion Class Escort

The Falchion Class Escort is an Imperial ship design used by the Imperial Navy and Basilikon Astra.[5] It is loosely based on the Endeavour, Endurance, and Defiant classes of light cruiser.

Overview

The vessel itself is a product of the Voss Forgeworld and was designed to fulfill a similar role as the Sword Class Frigate. It is an escort ship and as such is individually weak and therefore operates paired with three or four ships; sometimes up to six ships are grouped together in a single squadron.[1]

The Falchion has a small weapons battery and a single torpedo tube. It also has a shield generator and turret array for protection.[1]

The Falchion design began with a set of plans that were stolen by Chaos traitors from the Imperial shipyards at Monsk. While this design would appear in the Chaos Fleet as the Infidel-class raider, the Imperials' attempt to reconstruct the stolen plans would result in the Falchion class.[4a]

The pattern's operational successes have tended to be in a defensive, rather than offensive, role where it is used to clear ordnance threats to the more ponderous capital ships, however in a stand up fight it simply cannot compete with the damage potential of the much more widespread Sword Class Frigate that are found in most fleets.[1]

Nevertheless, when guided by an able commander, the Falchion can be a surprisingly effective warship. During the Chaos invasion of Adumbria in 938.M41, a pair of Falchions were the only Imperial vessels on station when the Ravagers armada of a dozen or more vessels emerged from the Warp. Though unable to stop the Chaos forces landing their troops, both vessels were able to slip into the null-fire zone to the aft of the Chaos ships, destroying two with torpedo volleys and a third with their weapons batteries, before the Chaos forces returned fire. Again, their superior speed and maneuverability allowed the Falchions to disengage without taking significant damage.[4a][4b]

Seven months later, the Falchion would confront its erstwhile "sister" ship, the Infidel-class, for the first time in the Sabatine system.[4a]

Notable Falchion Class Squadrons

Notable individual Falchions include the Escapade and the Virago.[4a]

Technical Specifications

  • Dimensions: 2.2 km long, 0.3 km abeam at fins approx.[2]
  • Mass: 6.5 megatonnes approx.[2]
  • Crew: 27,000 crew; approx.[2]
  • Accel: 4.6 gravities max sustainable acceleration.[2]

Miniature

Miniature[3]

Sources


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